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Re: 79 spitfire battery

To: Larry Hooven <dirty_howi@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: 79 spitfire battery
From: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 11:47:18 -0500
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: WRI, Inc.
References: <19971228081456.10887.qmail@hotmail.com>

Larry Hooven wrote:

> quick question, does anyone (read in joe) know the battery size for a 79
> spitfire??? i am getting ready to fire over for the first time and check
> for (ahem) leaks of oil, coolant, blind mice etc.  and would like to
> have a battery in the darn thing so i don't ruin either of my truck
> batterys in the process,  so far all non running (ie fire over) tests
> have been done with another battery and cables ( i of all people should
> know better).  what i would like to know specifically is a AC DELCO
> number or equiv that i can go to battery shop with and be sure to get
> proper sized battery.  12 V i believe, works so far, but will kill
> alternator other wise.
>
> TIA, and HAPPY NEW YEAR
>
> larry,
> 1979 spitfire  #FM99248U
>
> currently topless/wireless/swaybarless/water pump less etc.
>
> wired by a blind orangatan in a dark garage on a moonless
> night.
>
> pardon me i have been looking for myself, have you seen me
> anywhere?
>
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  Larry,
If its' of any help to you, my '80 Spit has a Motorcraft battery, Part
#BUC-70.  Rated cold cranking amps 500.  Rated cold cranking amps at 32F
400.

Regards,
Ed Hamilton


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